Tennessee wide receiver announces 2021 return

A redshirt senior wide receiver announces he will return to Tennessee in 2021.

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The 2020 football season has concluded for the Volunteers.

Tennessee finished its 10-game, SEC-only campaign with a 3-7 record.

Redshirt senior wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. announced Monday he is returning to the University of Tennessee for the 2021 season.

Jones Jr. appeared in 10 games for the Vols in 2020, totaling 22 receptions for 280 yards and three touchdowns.

He also had 10 kick returns for 398 yards.

KNOXVILLE, TN – SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 – Wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. #1 of the Tennessee Volunteers during practice on Haslam Field in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics

Jones Jr. transferred to Tennessee from USC ahead of the 2020 season.

He totaled 36 receptions for 347 yards and one touchdown during his time with the Trojans. He also recorded 28 rushing yards and one touchdown on 11 carries.

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